Yoga and Drum Experience 2011!

Daily Djembe Drumming
Intensive Technique and Rhythm

Facilitated by Graeme Goodwin of RhythmWorks you will learn to play the Djembe drum using proven traditional techniques originating in the training schools in Guinea Conakary for the Djoliba (the National Drum and Dance Ballet of Guinea Conakary).

You will learn an effective system of percussion technique used and respected by the Camara family, from Guinea Conakary, teaching you to apply correct technique, posture and tempo with meditation, learning how to 'free your mind' and utilise your true natural 'in the moment' energy.

You will also learn African Rhythms and experience Rhythm and Melodie, learning introduction and rhythm variation patterns arrangements with Graeme Goodwin. After a good foundation in Tempo, Technique and Rhythm has been established, Graeme will guide you into playing Melodies and solo phrases.

Graeme has played Djembe for 15 years - travelled to The Gambia, West Africa and built a Drumming Holiday Centre, Alla Leake Kunda in the Gambia West Africa. Since 1999 has trained with Thomas Camara and Gibbi Camara, SuSu Djembe Masters see www.rhythmworks.co.uk

With Graeme's Djembe Meditation Percussion Technique system you will benefit;

• Positive Effect of percussion meditation
• The practice of the primary TONES played on the Djembe
• 'Time' Precision TEMPO whilst learning to make the drum 'speak'
• understand and PLAY the fundamental parts of West African Percussion and Djembe music
• You will learn to 'Free your Mind' and find greater calmness and relaxed nature

Daily traditional Hatha Yoga

in beautiful and amazing locations…

There will be Daily yoga practice with Nickie Heape.

Nickie is a Sivananda Yoga Instructor, Sivananda Ashram, Tyrol, AustriaWat Po traditional Thai Massage Practitioner, Salaya, BangkokStott Pilates Trained Instructor, Kidlington, Oxford.

Nickie has spent much time in the Far East which lead her on the road to India. In India Nickie has experienced the Dharamasala, the home of the Dalai Lama and life spent in an Ashram. Nickie also practices Vipassana meditation having enjoyed a 10 day silent retreat.

As well as Yoga and Pilates, Nickie practices Reiki, Tibetan and Thai massage.

Nickie has a wonderful calming approach to her yoga and is extremely supportive to beginners. Her Yoga always comes with a smile, and she will get the best out of you!

Our retreats, as well as offering the real African Drumming experience, combine two very effective spiritual practices - Drumming and Yoga. Both activities induce and are best practiced with a meditative approach.

There will be early morning Yoga to 'set' and provide balance for the day, calming the mind and preparing the body, for a day of continued relaxation!

In the late afternoon or early evening there will be the Djembe Rhythmworkshops which will encourage the participants to enjoy learning the therapeutic system of meditative percussion techniques. There will be daily drum meditation as well as the practice of Rhythm arrangements

 

Dates & Prices

YOGA AND DRUMMING WEEKEND AT THE EARTHSPIRIT RETREAT CENTRE GLASTOMBURY

9-10-11 March 2012 - £240

SARDINIA - Yoga and Drumming Experience:
Dates : 15th to 22nd May 2012

(Dates TBC depends if flying from London Gatwick or Bristol) Total Price - £ 530 double room half board- £ 620 single room half board (breakfast and dinner) at Lu Nibareddu Hotel Residence www.lunibareddu.co.uk

• Daily 2 hours Djembe workshop
• Djembe Meditation Technique
• Daily Rhythm & Melody Practice
• Daily yoga on the beach EVERY morning
• Workshops will run over a one week period
• Prices for 6 days of lessons - £250 includes Breakfast & Dinner - daily at the restaurant in residence at Lu Nibareddu - popular among local residents for its quality and setting. Self catering available.
• Children are welcome and are discounted, please ask for more info.

OLYMPOS - TURKEY Yoga and Drumming Experience

Dates: 30th October to 6th November 2011

Total Price £467 double room full board at the Club Olympos Mitos- single room full board available  £558

• Daily 2 hours Djembe workshop, Daily Yoga on the beach EVERY morning
• Daily Meditation Technique Immersion
• Daily Rhythm & Melody Practice
• Workshops will run over a one week period
• Prices for 6 days of lessons - £250
• Children are welcome and are discounted, under 6 free full board.
• Double/single rooms available Club Olympos Mitos in Turkey full board accommodation, delicious Vegetarian food  www.olymposmitos.com Please ask for more details.

IMPORTANT:

• Participants are advised to take out travel insurance
• RhythmWorks reserve the right to cancel and refund all monies received in case there are less than 10 participants
• 6 days Hatha Yoga practice in breath-work, Asana and Posture
• 6 days Djembe RhythmWorkshops
• self-catering or  Half Board accommodation in Sea-side Mediterranean Villas at the Hotel Residence Lu Nibareddu
• You are welcome to bring your own Drum and/or Yoga mat if you have one otherwise there are some Drums and Yoga mats provided
• Airport Transfers organised by the Hotel, typical price - From 08:00 TO 23:00 the Price is 30 EUROS
• Flights ARE NOT included and can be purchased from Ryanair or Easyjet (to Olbia airport) prices from £40 to £70 (total cost per person including taxes and charges).  PLEASE ask us for an advice for the cheapest current offers;  Flights to Antalya can be purchased from Thomas Cook or Easyjet .